Communities are invited to apply to host a cash mob, for which Sustainable Pittsburgh provides logistical and promotional support to draw attention and customers to business districts and sustainable small […]
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Introduction to Sustainable Development
by Sustainable Pittsburgh The most widespread, common meaning for the terms “sustainability” and “sustainable development” come from the Brundtland Commission Report from the United Nations. According to this report, sustainable […]
Pittsburgh's H2Opportunity--An Assessment of Southwestern Pennsylvania's Water Sector
On January 13, 2011, the Pittsburgh World Environment Day Partnership, of which Sustainable Pittsburgh is facilitator, released the Pittsburgh region’s first economic analysis of the water industry sector. Completed at […]
Inclusion in the Workforce: Positioning the Region to Prosper and Compete
The stark racial disparities that characterize Greater Pittsburgh’s labor market weaken the regional economy and levy — much like an onerous tax — high costs on the entire community. Building […]
Sustainability Assessment Tool - Southwestern Pennsylvania
Guidance for Municipal Leaders, Developers and Concerned Citizens Sustainable Pittsburgh recently launched a Sustainability Assessment Tool with local government officials in mind. Guiding growth and development in your municipality is […]
Southwestern Pennsylvania Citizens' Vision for Smart Growth: Strengthening Communities and Regional Economy
There is increasing public awareness that our region’s sprawling land use patterns have negative social, economic, and environmental consequences. Accordingly, we are increasingly hearing pronouncements by insightful public officials and […]